Math/Rando Things Flashcards
Unit
Standardized amount needed to produce the desired effect.
used for insulin, heparin, and penicillin
International Unit
Special Measurment- Represents units of potentcy.
Used for measuring vitamins and chemicals
milliequivalent (mEq)
unit of measurement for electrolytes.
therefore, for Na, Ca, Mg, K, etc. Elements that carry an electric charge within the body.
1 Kg = ? g
1000 g
1 Kg= ? lbs
2.2 lbs
1 L = ? mL
1000 mL
1 g = ? mg
1000 mg
1 mg = ? mcg (micrograms)
1000 mcg (micrograms)
1 gr = ? mg
60 or 65 mg
1 oz = ? g or mL
30 g or 30 mL
1 tsp= ? mL
5 mL
1 lbs = ? g
454 g
1 tbsp = ? mL
15 mL
gr. ss
1/2 grain
ss
1/2
Dextrose 5% water
D5W
5g dextrose in 100mL sterile water
.9% NaCl
normal saline (NS)
.9g NaCl in 100 mL sterile water
.45% NaCl
1/2 NS (normal saline)
.45g NaCl in 100mL Sterile water
.22% NaCl
1/4 NS (normal saline)
.225g Nacl in 100mL sterile water
D5%/.9% NaCl
D5NS
5g dextrose and .9% NaCl in 100mL sterile water
D5%/0.45% NaCl
D5 1/2 NS
5g Dextrose and .45% NaCl in 100mL sterile water